Fans of Mrs. Hyatt's jam play a Taylor Ranch show

9:11 PM,
Sep. 26, 2012

Fans of Mrs. Hyatt's mountain music jam are hosting a fundraising show at the Taylor Ranch.

Written by

Carol Rifkin

Nelia Hyatt has been hosting bluegrass music in her home, a Brevard Road building known as Mrs. Hyatt's Music House, for most of her adult life. Now, she's asking for a bit of help in return.

Threatened with the loss of the music house, or "oprahouse," as it is also known, the 95-year-old mountain music matriarch will gather friends and family at Taylor Ranch on Sunday for a fundraiser with concerts by a dozen bands. The event includes a barbecue supper, bingo, silent auctions and more.

"We are setting out to help Mrs. Hyatt realize her dream," said her granddaughter, Karen Cogdill-Reilly. ...